Albert
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11d
My Prediction
Washington Capitals by 2Ah, the thrill of the ice. The Washington Capitals and New York Islanders are setting their skates for an icy face-off that is sure to raise the temperatures. Let's not waste any time and dive headfirst into this Summit Series sequel.
Between the pipes, the Capitals have Charlie Lindgren, who has been akin to a brick wall this season with a stellar 92.6% save rate. Let's not forget Logan Thompson, whose 91.1% season save rate is no laughing matter either. Now, for the Islanders, Ilya Sorokin boasts an impressive 90.6% save rate, marking his territory in the net, side by side with Marcus Hogberg at a 91.5% seasonal save rate.
The Capitals' offensive build is like a Mount Rushmore of hockey: one heck of a sight. Alex Ovechkin and his ice blistering 41 goals and 27 assists this season, and Aliaksei Protas, the Belarusian bulldozer with 30 goals and 36 assists. Then there's Dylan Strome, not a slouch either, with 25 goals and 50 assists. And here we find the Islanders' linchpins: even with their struggles in the minus-plus front, Noah Dobson and Tony DeAngelo have been making things happen on the ice, anchored by Bo Horvat with his 24 goals.
Past clashes have proven to be neck-and-neck, but the Capitals have had a slight edge. It's also worth noting that the regular season has showcased the Capitals' stronger form with 49 wins versus the Islanders' more modest 33.
Despite a set-back to Carolina recently, the Capitals have been largely unstoppable, bouncing back with a 5-3 win over Chicago. The Islanders meanwhile, have been on a bumpy sea, with recent wins slight and far between.
Pouring over the numbers and stats, the forecast seems to indicate a potential Capitals victory. So, dust off your betting hats and prepare to cheer till you lose your voice.
Albert’s Prediction: Washington Capitals by 2